How and when do you tell the person you are in a relationship with that you have CKD!This is something i have experienced myself as when i first started talking to my now wife i was very nervous to tell her about my CKD as i was...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Nephrotic Syndrome .. Rituximab put me in Remission!I have always been very healthy and active. 3.5 years ago diagnosed with severe leg swelling and pain. I have Osteoporosis so I can not do steroids. I have been...reactions3repliesMedical MarijuanaDepressionCoping
What to expectThis is my 4th week of Dialysis. I feel pretty tired most of the time. I would almost say that I felt better before I started Dialysis. Is anybody else...reactions4replies
Have you ever experienced burnout with CKD management?There can be a great mental and physical toll from managing life with chronic kidney disease. Do you ever experience burnout? If so, what do you do when you are...reactions6repliesCopingMental Health
FeaturedCoping What are some ways you cope with your chronic kidney disease?...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
How long did you wait to know you Diagnosis for CKD?I wanted to start a discussion on what our diagnosis was, is and are you still waiting to know? As I am someone who never knew the reason for my...reactions4repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedTesting frequency for protection in urine, low protein diet and overall testing ? I have foamy urine which means theirs protein in my urine. How often should I be tested?...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Friends and family No. I'm the only one in my family with it. It was overwhelming at first but now I can deal with it. Going to dialysis 3 times a week gets...reactions2replies
CKDI was diagnosed with ESRD and Psoriatic Athuritis. I had both since 2014 I was at stage 3. I'm always tired. I just don't know what to do....reactions2replies
Stage 3-b CKD I'm sick, nauseous, tired and weak, arthritis pain and spinal pain is getting unbearable anymore. How much time before I'm Stage 4? I cannot afford to eat Healthy Diet I'm...reactions6repliesDiet & NutritionLate stage